Canon Pixma Mp550 User Guide
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Operations Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor Canon IJ PreviewPage top Page 331 of 877 pages Overview of the Printer Driver JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
MA-5510-V1.00 | Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) | How to Use This Manual | Printing This Manual | Various Printing Methods Printing with Easy Setup Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Printing an Envelope Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose Displaying the Print Results before Printing Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Simulating an Illustration Representing Image Data with a Single Color Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors Smoothing Jagged Outlines Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Reducing Photo Noise Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Aligning the Print Head Position Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning Inside the Machine Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor Canon IJ Preview Updating the MP Drivers Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers Appendix Deleting the Undesired Print Job Sharing the Printer on a Network Page 332 of 877 pages Printer Driver Operations JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver is software that is installed on your computer for printing data on this machine. The Canon IJ printer driver converts the print data created by your W indows application into data that your printer can understand and sends the converted data to the printer. Because different models support different print da ta formats, you need a Canon IJ printer driver for the specific model you are using. How to Use Printer Driver Help You can display the Help describing the driver sett ing items through the printing preferences screen o f the Canon IJ printer driver. To view all descriptions of a tab... Click the Help button on each tab. A dialog box ope ns, displaying a description of each item on the tab. You can also click the link found in the descriptio n of an item to display a description of the linked dialog box. To see a description for each item... Right-click the item you want to learn about and th en click W hats This?. Alternatively, when the Help button is found at the right end of the title bar, click that button, and then click the item you want to learn about. A description of the item is displayed. Related Topic How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow Page top Page 333 of 877 pages Canon IJ Printer Driver JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the W indows. Note This guide mainly describes operations on the Windows Vist a. Operations may differ depending on versions of the W indows. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Ap plication Software Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing. 1.Select the command you perform printing on the appl ication software in use In general, select Print on the File menu to open t he Print dialog box. 2.Select your model name and click Preferences (or Pr operties) The printer driver setup window appears. Note Depending on application software you use, command name s or menu names may vary and there may be more steps. For details, refer to the users manual of your application software. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the St art Menu Follow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to configure printing profile that are common for all application software. 1.Select items from the Start menu as shown below: In W indows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers. In W indows XP, select the start menu -> Control Pan el -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Printers and Faxes. In W indows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers. 2.Right-click your model name icon, and then select P rinting Preferences... from the displayed menu The printer driver setup window appears. Important Opening the printer driver setup window through Prop erties displays such tabs regarding the W indows functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. T hose tabs do not appear when opening through Printing Preferences... or application soft ware. For tabs regarding W indows functions, refer to the users manual for the W indows. Page top Page 334 of 877 pages How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Printer Driver > Maintenance Tab Maintenance Tab The Maintenance tab allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine. Features Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Aligning the Print Head Position Checking the Print Head Nozzles Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper Cleaning Inside the Machine Managing the Machine Power Related Features Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode Page top Page 335 of 877 pages Maintenance Tab JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Status Monitor Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing on the W indows screen. You wil l know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages. Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. W hen launched, the Canon IJ Status Monitor appears as a button on the task bar. Click the status monitor button displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Note To open the Canon IJ Status Monitor when the printe r is not printing, open the printer driver setup window and click View Printer Status... on the Maintenance ta b. When Errors Occur The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described. Page top Page 336 of 877 pages Canon IJ Status Monitor JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Preview Canon IJ Preview The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set wi thin the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages. You can also change the media type and paper source settings. W hen you want to display a preview before printing, open the printer driver setup window, click the Quick Setup tab or the Main tab, and check the Preview befor e printing check box. W hen you do not want to display a preview before prin ting, uncheck the check box. Related Topic Displaying the Print Results before Printing Page top Page 337 of 877 pages Canon IJ Preview JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Copying Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a USB Flash Drive Photo Printing from Printed PhotoPage top Page 338 of 877 pages Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Page top Page 339 of 877 pages Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper > Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Grap h Paper You can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or check list, etc. on A4, B5, or Letter- sized plain paper. Printing template forms 1.Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2.Load A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper in the Cas sette. 3.Select Settings on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. 4.Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the button to select Template print, then press the OK button. 5.Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the button to select the template you want to print, then press the OK button. The following templates are available: Notebook paper You can select three line spacing formats. Notebook paper 1: 8 mm spacing Notebook paper 2: 7 mm spacing Notebook paper 3: 6 mm spacing Graph paper You can select two square sizes. Page 340 of 877 pages Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Grap h Paper JownloadedtfromtManualsPrinterFcomtManuals